'Sweet Dandelion' by Micalea Smeltzer is a powerful and emotional story about trauma, healing, and love. The book explores the deep emotional journey of the main characters, Dani and Lachlan, as they navigate through difficult pasts and find solace in each other. The writing style sensitively delves into themes of PTSD, loss, and recovery, painting a raw and realistic picture of the characters' experiences.

Characters:

The characters exhibit a mix of development; some resonate well with readers while others lack depth.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is rich in detail and emotion, though some readers feel it includes unnecessary filler.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative explores themes of trauma and personal growth, distinct from typical romance plots.

Setting:

Set in a contemporary high school, the story deals with heavy themes often associated with modern trauma.

Pacing:

The pacing of the story is inconsistent, with parts feeling overly extended or repetitive.

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Notes:

The book features a forbidden romance between an 18-year-old high school student and her 29-30-year-old guidance counselor.

It touches on deep themes such as PTSD and trauma from a school shooting.

The main character's journey of growth and healing is a significant focus of the story.

Some readers felt there was too much filler content and repetitive details.

Many appreciated the character development and emotional depth in the relationships.

The book has been described as heart-chargingly beautiful and emotionally resonant.

There are mixed feelings about the male love interest, Lachlan, with some readers wishing for more depth in his character.

Ansel, another character in the book, received a lot of love from readers, leading to requests for a story about him.

The pacing of the book has been criticized for dragging in certain sections.

Sweet Dandelion has an age gap of 11 years between the main characters.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of school shootings, grief, PTSD, and mental health issues, which may be triggering for some readers.

Has Romance?

The romance in Sweet Dandelion is a prominent aspect of the story, involving emotional depth and development between Dani and Lachlan.

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From The Publisher:

Dandelion Meadows is cursed.Horrible name.Horrible luck.At eighteen she should be headed off to college, all smiles and naivety.Instead, a victim of a school shooting, she's starting her senior year in a new city and living with her brother.Nightmares of that terrible day haunt her, affecting her daily life and the relationships around her.Forced to meet with the school counselor, Dani finds him chipping away at the walls she's built around herself, and even her heart.Lachlan Taylor doesn't know what to make at first of the broken student he's tasked with helping. She's survived a trauma he's not sure he can save her from, but he knows he has to try.The more time they spend together, the more they learn about what it really means to live. Some things are forbidden.Some things are necessary for survival.Their love is both.

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Sweet Dandelion

Micalea Smeltzer